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Plant-based fare is booming across Scotland’s central belt. Despite the nation’s penchant for meat, chefs and epicureans from across a dizzying variety of cuisines are now awakening to the humble vegetable’s potential and creating some truly delicious grub. Here we’ve listed a few of our favourite vegetarian and vegan-friendly spots G L A S G O W
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The pair behind Glasgow’s VeGin events, Natasha Paloni and Mark Donald MacLeod, decided to set up a kitchen residency at Ocho café for homemade vegan delights that take inspiration from around the world. The menu is a fusion of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian-inspired small and large sharing plates. There’s even a menu of very thoughtful vegan cocktails. Make sure to check opening times before you visit because it’s a semi-permanent pop-up. • 8 Speirs Wharf, tomilloglasgow.co.uk Set up in the community interest company model, all profits go back into the community at this social enterprise that offers an ever-changing menu of vegetarian dishes. The money raised funds regular nightly events with diversity at their heart. You can expect veggie dishes like hearty salads, fluffy flatbreads and an imaginative use of beans and pulses. • 1a–2 Fleming House, 134 Renfrew Street, theprojectcafe.co.uk
A pastel-pink haven for handmade, free- from desserts that focus on healthy living and environmental friendliness. All of the products here are plant-based and free from dairy, soy and refined sugar. There’s a variety of products on offer like gorgeously decorated cakes, tarts and bars, which also lovingly don’t use artificial colourings or flavourings. • 58 Maryhill Road, rawnchy.co.uk
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